Motorway rules theory test questions

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  1. Motorway rules

    A passenger asks you to let them out on a motorway verge near a path. There is no emergency. How should you respond?

    1. AStop on the verge if the passenger can leave quickly
    2. BUse an emergency area to let the passenger out
    3. CStop on the hard shoulder with your hazard lights on
    4. DContinue without setting the passenger down
    Answer and reason

    D. Continue without setting the passenger down. You must not pick up or set down anyone on a motorway except in an emergency. Source: The Highway Code, rule 272

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    You see a motorway overhead signal showing 60 inside a red circle. What does this mean?

    1. AThe limit applies only to goods vehicles
    2. B60 mph is advised but not compulsory
    3. CYou must not exceed 60 mph
    4. DYou must drive at least 60 mph
    Answer and reason

    C. You must not exceed 60 mph. A speed limit shown inside a red circle is mandatory, so you must not exceed it. Source: The Highway Code, rule 261; Know Your Traffic Signs: Motorway signals and variable signs

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    On a motorway with three or more lanes, which vehicle is normally banned from the right-hand lane?

    1. AA car towing a trailer
    2. BA car carrying four passengers
    3. CA motorcycle over 500 cc
    4. DA solo car
    Answer and reason

    A. A car towing a trailer. Vehicles towing trailers must not use the right-hand lane where there are 3 or more lanes, except in prescribed cases. Source: The Highway Code, rule 265

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    A sign on a motorway shows red flashing lights and the closure of all lanes. What must you do?

    1. AUse the hard shoulder to get past the closure
    2. BDrive past slowly in the left-hand lane
    3. CTurn around and drive back along the motorway
    4. DStop and not go beyond the sign in any lane
    Answer and reason

    D. Stop and not go beyond the sign in any lane. Do not pass an all-lanes closure sign or use the hard shoulder unless a police or traffic officer directs you. Source: The Highway Code, rule 258

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What this topic covers

This topic brings together joining, travelling on and leaving motorways. Use each question to think about lane choices, other traffic and planning the next part of your journey.

These are our own practice questions, drafted with AI help and checked against their cited sources. No driving instructor has reviewed them: how we write and check our questions. Hazard perception is not covered.

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Sources

  1. Know Your Traffic Signs: Motorway signs, signals and road markings, GOV.UK
  2. The Highway Code: Motorways (253 to 274), GOV.UK

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This page shows 4 of the 25 motorway rules questions in our bank. The DriveQuiz app is coming soon with all 25, and Pro will bring back the ones you get wrong until you get them right.

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